Punch spout



May 24, 1938. R. .1. SPIELVOGEL 2,118,356

PUNCH SPOUT Filed April 5, 1957 2 Sheets-Sheet 1 In venior Attorneys May24, 1938. R. J. SPIELVOGEL 2,118,356

PUNCH SPOUT Filed April 5, 1937 2 Shee ts-Sheet 2 Inventor AttorneysPatented May 24, 1938 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE PUNCH SPOUT Rudolf J.Spielvogel, Chicago, Ill. Application April 5, 1937, Serial No. 135,202

2 Claims. (01. ear-2s) can and prevent leakage around the opening Thisinvention appertains-to new and useful improvements in means forpunching and providing a spout for various types of cans containingliquid.

The principal object of the present invention is to provide a spout forcans in the form of a punch which can be driven into the top of the canfor simultaneously opening the can and affording a spout whereby thecontents of the can can be conveniently poured therefrom.

Another important object of the invention is to provide a device of thecharacter stated which is of simple construction and durable in use.

Other important objects and advantages of the invention will becomeapparent to the reader of the following specification.

In the drawings:--

Figure 1 represents a side elevational view of the device.

Figure 2 represents a front elevational view.

Figure 3 is a top plan view of the combination device.

Figure 4 is a vertical sectional view on the line 4-4 of Figure 3.

Figure 5 is a rear side elevational view of the device.

Figure 6 represents a side elevational view of a can with the punchspout applied and the can shown in pouring position.

Referring to the drawings wherein like numerals designate like parts, itcan be seen that numeral 5 denotes the punch body which is constructedfrom a triangular sheet of metal, the same being rolled to form thesubstantially tubular portion a and the tapered portion b, the taperedportion serving as the can opening part of the device. The reduced lowerend of the punch is provided with a plurality of. transversely extendingslits 6 and the area of the punch 5 between certain of the slits ispunched inwardly to form a grooveway I for the reception of the drivepin 8, the upper end of the grooveway terminating in a shoulder 9against which the upper end of the pin 8 abuts.

At the lower end of the cylindrical portion a the punch is provided witha' circumferential extending grooveway l0 into which the edge portion ofthe can at the punched opening will engage. A cushion collar II isprovided around the cylindrical portion a so as to slide against thetherein.

around the upper portion of the cylindrical part a of the punch, thering I4 serving as a holder for the stopper IS. A chain l1 extends fromthe stopper Hi to an anchor l8 on the flange l2. Obviously when the canI9 into which the punch 5 has been driven is out of use, the stopper Hican be removed from the holder l4 and disposed into the cylindricalportion a thus closing 'off the upper end of the plunger spout.

A breather slot 20 is provided in the upper portion of the punch 5 andthis also serves to take in any remnant of the contents of the can.

While the foregoing specification sets forth the invention in specificterms, it is to be understood .that numerous changes in the shape, sizeand materials may be resorted to without departing from the spirit andscope of the invention as claimed hereinafter.

What is claimed is:'

1. A punch spout comprising an. elongated substantially tubular membertapered from the corner adjacent one end thereof to the opposite endthereof, said tubular structure being provided with a pointed extensionat the last-mentioned end, said pointed extension consisting of aremovable pin on the reduced end of the tubular structure, the reducedend portion of the tubular structure being provided with transverseslits, the areas of the reduced end of the tubular structure between theslits being bulged laterally in opposite direction to provide apassageway for the reception of the pin. 1

2. A punch spout comprising an elongated substantially tubular membertapered from the corner adjacent one end thereof to the opposite endthereof, said tubular structure being provided bular structure beingprovided with a laterally disposed pouring li RUDOLF J. SPlELVOGEL.

